US Bridges

US 11 over Warrior River Relief

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N Warrior River · Structure no. 002886

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Warrior River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 11 over Warrior River Relief in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 98 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,586 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesWarrior River Relief
Location1.0 MI N Warrior River
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.12988, -87.65437
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2016)
Projected traffic4,586 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$812,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Warrior River Relief built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is US 11 over Warrior River Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Warrior River Relief carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Warrior River Relief?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Warrior River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.